Peppers Bell
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1 1/9-bushel cartons of jumbos in late August from western North Carolina sold for $8-10.35 for jumbos and extra large.
East Hartford, Conn.-based BioSafe Systems Inc.. is hosting a limited access field days event for Florida growers on Dec. 15.
Over the past 20 years, the volume of fresh vegetables imported by the U.S., primarily from Mexico and Canada, rose nearly 200%, according to a new analysis from the USDA’s Economic Research Service.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Aug. 30 released an 84-page report showing 10% to 20% in annual lost sales of Florida seasonal producers because of expanded Mexican imports.
Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor has announced its new project of summer organic bell peppers in Jalisco, Mexico.
Lipman Family Farms will be increasing production of its winter vegetables in Immokalee, Fla., with an additional 1,400 acres, according to the company.
The company has added Jalisco production to its existing Sinaloa operations to offer its North American customer base a year-round supply of green bell peppers.
After five years of negotiations, Colombia celebrates the arrival of the first shipment of bell peppers to the U.S.
The Nogales, Ariz.-based company plans to launch a new campaign designed to inform retailers and consumers about the health benefits of its commodities.
Oppy offers a big range of organics, including apples, pears, berries, ginger root, grapes, kiwi, avocados, cherries, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes, says senior sales representative Rachel Mehdi.
Magic Sun Farms (Globalmex International) is offering a new conventional bell pepper program this year, said David Kyzer, regional sales manager for the Richmond, Va.-based company.
A rising tide of demand is lifting the bell pepper boat.
While fresh pepper retail sales took a minor step back in 2021, so did practically every fresh vegetable item tracked by retail scan data.
Bell peppers are a hit with consumers, data from The Packer’s 2022 Fresh Trends consumer survey reveals.
The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the expansion of U.S. pepper imports from Spain.
According to the Trendspotters Panel at the 46th annual Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show, two major food trends to note are dates and peppers. Here are a few merchandising ideas to kick up sales.
Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor’s West Mexican farms are very “program driven” with retailers, said Michael DuPuis, quality assurance and public relations coordinator for the company.
Nogales, Ariz.-based EarthBlend will have bagged mini sweet bell peppers grown in Sinaloa from January to June, said Steve Spence, director of sales for EarthBlend.
The company is growing green bell peppers, corn and colored bell peppers in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, with green bell peppers having the biggest increase, says sales representative Marco Serrano.
The Nogales, Ariz.-based company reports good production of colored bell peppers, mini peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and squash/zucchini.
The marketing team at Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor LLC recently launched its latest Product Heroes campaign, which focuses on the health attributes of bell peppers and mini peppers.
Burlington, Ontario-based EarthFresh Foods Inc. has opened a facility in Atlanta, said Dan Martin, chief operations officer.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 found that 43% of all consumers reported purchases of bell peppers in the previous year.
Sunset is packing its first winter crop of bright red-and-yellow striped Ahola peppers.
Pepper lovers have something to look forward to for the next several months as grower-shippers report plentiful supplies of good-quality product.
Greenhouse grower Mastronardi Produce is partnering with an entrepreneur noted for building well-known tequila and hair care brands in a venture to promote high-density farming systems across the globe.
McDill Associates, Soquel, Calif., scooped up awards at the 2018 Silicon Valley ADDY Awards, including a gold award for marketing Pure Hothouse products.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has laid the groundwork imports of peppers from Colombia.
Randhawa Farms, a key part of The Oppenheimer Group’s British Columbia sweet bell pepper program, has expanded its cooler facility and greenhouse acreage.
Houweling’s Group has partnered with investment firm Equilibrium to modernize and expand production at its greenhouses.